AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

Find out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.

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Amid tripledemic, clinicians must redouble infection-control efforts

Michael Bell, MD, of the CDC details the measures hospitals and physician practices can take to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, RSV and flu.

Infectious Diseases
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Lyme disease misinformation has physicians searching for guidance

Patients with persistent symptoms attributed to Lyme disease can spend tens of thousands of dollars on unproven treatments. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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XBB.1.5 variant: What you need to know now with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID-19 Omicron variant, XBB.1.5.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA announces success with helping patients control high blood pressure

AMA MAP BP™ program helps major health system achieve significant improvement in blood pressure control among patients during COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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XBB.1.5 variant: What you need to know now with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID-19 Omicron variant, XBB.1.5.

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Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 2, 2023

In the news: Poor hydration and early aging, social media use and sensitivity to social rewards, Omicron XBB.1.5, MIS-C may be more common, severe and more.

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How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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10 years later, how AMA’s strategy changed us—and health care

The AMA’s sharper focus continues to reverberate across health care in new and make an impact in exciting ways.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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XBB.1.5 now dominant in the U.S. as China eases COVID restrictions with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest COVID-19 variants.

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Infectious Diseases
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